William JackWayne Crowder, Sr.
William Jack Wayne Crowder was born Nov. 30, 2005 in Durant, Okla., to Lindy Elizabeth Mc-Cullough and Billy Wayne Crowder.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Jimmie and Sheri Jeter and Eugene and Birdie Mc-Cullough and his paternal grandparents: Mary Margaret Crowder and Curtis Wayne Hearn.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and partner in life, Arianna Gilley and son, William Jack Wayne Crowder, Jr. of the home in Hugo; his mother, Lindy Elizabeth McCullough of Sawyer, Okla., and father, Billy Wayne Crowder of Hugo; his brothers: Josler McCullough of Norman, Okla., Tristen Crowder of the home in Hugo, Caleb Jeffries of Hugo; and sister, Amenia Crowder; his maternal grandparents: Edward and Kerry (Jeter) McCullough of Hugo; his maternal uncles: Eran McCullough and wife, Kristine of Castaic, Calif., Nathan Mc-Cullough of Hugo, and Trevor McCullough of Hugo and one aunt, Brittany Gilmore and husband, Josh of Siloam Springs, Ark., and his cousins: Kiran McCullough, Dominique McCullough, Magdelena McCullough, Emma Gibson, Anna Gibson, Brandon Gibson, Isaiah Phillips, Jesiah Phillips and Lilly Beth McCullough.
William’s name was special to his parents –– William was in honor of a friend of his parents, William Gray who died young. Jack after his great-great-grandfather, Jack Jeter. And Wayne after his father and his paternal grandfather, Curtis Wayne Hearn.
William was a mischievous little boy growing up, who liked to make people smile. He overcame obstacles rather than letting them stop him. When he was in the third grade, he learned how to operate the washing machine by reading the directions on the lid because something he wanted to wear was in the dirty clothes. He thoroughly researched the complete process before starting any project. He enjoyed school and attended various schools in early life, later graduating from Hugo High School in the class of 2024. William liked to spend time outside, especially with his loved ones, playing basketball, fishing, or riding bikes or scooters or whatever item was laying around awaiting to be included in his shenanigans. He was a gamer and loved to play Fortnite with his friends. William also enjoyed rapping and even wrote some rap tunes. In addition to hip-hop, he listened to Country music a lot, saying they had better love songs than other styles of music. He grew into his own style with his expensive shoes and name brand underwear, refusing to wear anything cheap!
William worked hard to support his family and was a loving father to his son who was born Nov. 7, 2024, the joy of his life! He knew church was important and said he wanted to raise little William Jr. in church with Granny. William always had everyone’s best interest in mind. Willing to help his grandparents with anything they needed –– oil changes, lawn mowing, or moving heavy things. Taking care of his siblings even in the toughest of times. Standing up for what was right.
Another prize in his life, the 1995 Mustang convertible that he and his brother, Tristen re-built. William’s final touch was a new convertible top. He could accomplish anything he set his mind to.
Celebration of life services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Mt. Olive Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Mt. Olive Chapel.
Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.mtolivefh. com.
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